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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that online retail giant Amazon is looking to open large bricks-and-mortar stores in the US to sell clothing, homewares, electronics and other products, much like a department store. And it would come at a time when some long-running department stores are closing up shop.

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Johnnie Walker toasts 200 with global experience centre in Edinburgh

Inside Retail

Spanning eight floors and 71,500 sqft, Johnnie Walker Princes Street is located inside a building, which was formally a traditional department store for almost 100 years. The rooftop bar and dining experience.

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Day 2 at NRF Asia: It’s all about customer experience

Inside Retail

Laurent Boidevezi, the Apac president of luxury liquor group Moet Hennessy kicked off the day by outlining the company’s plans to expand on building its maison’s direct retail spaces as it looks to boost engagement with new generations of end customers.

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Creating an effective retail space

Design Middleeast

More and more people are just entering stores to feel the fabric, try the item and purchasing them online. So, how can a retail space be called successful in given so many factors? Hasan and Husain Roomi, founders of H2R Design, have a vast experience of delivering retail projects. Highlight the focal point.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Retailers who incorporate interactive elements can encourage passersby to engage with the scene, which enhances the overall experience and makes it memorable. Retailers are no longer using static displays; now they use cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and interactive elements to engage passersby.

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How Amazon more than tripled its profits in Q1

Inside Retail

“They are now so big and so powerful that Amazon is the default,” Nathan Bush, director of e-commerce strategy at eSuite, told Inside Retail. “Many domestic retailers were not strong on digital, especially department stores which offer similar home product ranges,” she told Inside Retail. .

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The Evolution of Retail Formats: Adapting to Environmental and Social Forces

Retail Focus

Looking at retail disturbances in an oversimplified way, the first major disruption in retail was the emergence of department stores. These department stores were typically found in major cities, catering to urban consumers’ needs. This era was often described as consumer warfare.